Schedules

In two separate tables, this tab shows the scheduled system processes as well as the scheduled catalog process. Here, you can trigger processes manually, you can edit the configuration of processes and you can call up process reports.

Using the corresponding tools you can filter the list system processes by a search term or you can manipulate their order. And in case of a multi-page list, you can navigate between the pages. Click here to learn more about this.

Update the process list

In order to update the process list, proceed as follows:

Click on the button above the table.

Activate/deactivate system processes

In order to activate respectively deactivate a system process, proceed as follows:

• In order to activate an inactive system process, tick the checkbox in the “Active” column.
• In order to deactivate an active system process, untick the checkbox in the “Active” column.

2. Make the desired changes:
   • Possibly enter a new title in the “Title” field.
   • Possibly untick the “Activate rule” checkbox to deactivate an active process or tick the checkbox to activate an inactive process.
   • Possibly enter a new cron expression in the corresponding input field to define the schedule for the process execution; for example 0 45 23 * * * for a daily execution at 11:45 PM.
   • Possibly select another action from the “Action” menu.

Trigger system process manually

In order to trigger the execution of a system process manually, proceed as follows:

• In the table row of the system process, click on the button. Following this, the process starts and a corresponding message appears.

Scheduled catalog processes

The table in this section shows all the scheduled catalog processes. Among other things, the table shows the name of the affected catalog, the type of the action, the type of the scheduler, the time stamp of the last execution as well as the schedule of the next execution. Additionally, the table contains several action buttons.

Using the corresponding tools you can filter the list system processes by a search term or you can manipulate their order. And in case of a multi-page list, you can navigate between the pages. Click here to learn more about this.

Update the process list

In order to update the process list, proceed as follows:

Click on the button above the table.

Activate/deactivate catalog processes

In order to activate respectively deactivate a catalog process, proceed as follows:

• In order to activate an inactive catalog process, tick the checkbox in the “Active” column.
• In order to deactivate an active catalog process, untick the checkbox in the “Active” column.

Call up catalog process reports

In order to call up the report for the most recent execution of a scheduled catalog process, proceed as follows:

•   In the table row of the catalog process, click on the button. Following this, you will be directed to the “Reports” tab of the corresponding catalog.

1. Make the desired changes:
   • Possibly enter a new title in the “Title” field.
   • Possibly untick the “Activate rule” checkbox to deactivate an active process or tick the checkbox to activate an inactive process.
   • Possibly select a new scheduler type from the “Scheduler” menu.
   • Possibly select a new action from the “Action” menu and configure it as desired.

• In order to save your changes, click on the button. If the process was successful, a corresponding message will appear. The catalog process is now updated.
• In order to cancel the process, click on the button.

Trigger catalog processes process manually

In order to trigger the execution of a catalog process manually, proceed as follows:

• In the table row of the catalog process, click on the button. Following this, the process starts and a corresponding message appears.

FAQ

General

What is the difference between system processes and catalog processes?

System processes concern overarching, system-wide actions such as Housekeeping, Item indexation, iPIM master data synchronization, Notification, or Process statistics, and are not tied to a specific catalog. Catalog processes, on the other hand, are each assigned to a specific catalog and are used, for example, to import data via SFTP or HTTP(s) downloads.

Scheduled system processes

Which scheduler type is available for system processes?

“Cron scheduler” is the only scheduler type that is available for system processes. No other scheduler type can be selected for this process type.

What is a cron expression and how is it used?

The cron expression defines when a system process is executed automatically and is entered in the corresponding input field of the configuration. For example, the expression 0 45 23 * * * stands for a daily execution at 11:45 PM. After entering a new cron expression, the next executions are displayed in the dialog box.

Scheduled catalog processes

How does the configuration of catalog processes differ from that of system processes?

Unlike system processes, for which only the Cron scheduler is available, catalog processes allow you to select a new scheduler type from the “Scheduler” menu. In addition, the selected action, such as an SFTP download, can be configured with additional parameters such as server, port, path, file pattern, username, and password.

Rights

The following rights are required to see and use the “Schedules” tab.